ASWP
Events Calendar
April 2008
Wednesday Walks
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Explore our footpaths with professional naturalists.
Ages: All
Free
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Fox Chapel 9:00 am
No reservations needed-simply show up!
Fledglings: The Bunny Hop
Thursday, April 10
Hop on down Spring Hollow trail to learn about eastern cottontails!
Ages: 3 5 years of age, with an adult or caregiver present
$7 per member pair; $10 per non member pair
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Fox Chapel 10:00 am-11:15 am
Reservations required; Limit: 12 parent/child pairs
Adult Eco-Series: The Sex Lives of Spring Ephemerals
Saturday, April 12
Learn about the unique reproductive strategies of our early spring wildflowers, and visit the Audubon Center for Native Plants.
Ages: Adults
$4 per member; $5 per nonmember
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Fox Chapel, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Reservations required: Limit: 20
Family WalkAbout: Wildflower Wander
Sunday, April 13
Discover western Pennsylvania's beautiful blooms and learn to identify native wildflowers as well as invasive species.
Ages: All
Free for members; $5 per nonmember
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Fox Chapel, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Reservations required; Limit: 25
Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club: Morel Hunting
Tuesday, April 15
Mike Lloyd will provide the basics of successful morel hunting.
Ages: All
Free
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel
7:00 pm
Beechwood Birding Series: Birding for Beginners
Saturday, April 19
Join educator and bird enthusiast David Liebmann to explore the basics of birdwatching. Learn how to identify common bird species by sight and song and sharpen your skills in the field.
Ages: Ages 12 and over
Free
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Fox Chapel 8:00 am--10:00 am
No reservations needed-simply show up!
Scout Badge Day & Planet Party
Saturday, April 19
Troops can fulfill requirements towards nature-related badges, arrows, try-its or other awards for most levels of scouting. Naturalist-led sessions are scheduled on a first-registered, first-choice basis. Visit www.aswp.org for a list of badge offerings. Your troop can also participate in ASWP's Planet Party, conservation work in our Backyard Habitat scheduled in 1-hour increments. Sign up to help before or after your program. Snacks and drinks provided.
Audience: Scouts with Troop Leaders
$5.00 per scout. Full payment required to hold reservation.
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel
10:00 am-12:00 pm or 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Registration opens March 1; Space is limited and fills quickly